1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
c. Windshield wiper motor.
d. Front scuff plate.
e. Front side trim.
f. Glove compartment.
g. Dashboard under cover.
h. Decoration panel.
i. Center panel.
j. Audio unit.
k. Front console box.
l. Shift lever knob (MTX).
m. Shift panel.
n. Upper panel.
o. Rear console.
p. Side wall.
q. Front console.
r. Selector lever component (MTX).
s. Selector lever component (ATX).
t. Hood release lever.
u. Lower panel.
v. Knee bolster.
w. Climate control unit.
x. Column cover.
y. Driver-side air bag module.
z. Steering wheel.
aa. Steering shaft.
ab. Switch panel.
ac. Meter hood.
ad. Instrument cluster.
ae. A-pillar trim.
3. Set the parking brake cover aside.
4. Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors at the tunnel area and remove the wiring harness clip.

5. Pull out the dashboard harness in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while avoiding the floor covering.
CAUTION:
When pulling out the dashboard harness, if the connector is hooked to the floor mat, it may cause a short circuit in the wiring harness or the connector may be damaged. Pull out the dashboard harness while lifting the floor mat so as not to hook the connector.
6. Remove the bolts A and nut B shown in the figure.

7. Remove the dashboard bracket.
8. Remove the bolt C..

9. Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.
10. Remove the caps.

11. Remove the bolt D and bolt E..
CAUTION:
Bolts D cannot be removed completely because they contact the front door. If the front door is closed with the bolts D sticking out, it may cause a dent or damage to the coating film. After taking out the dashboard from the cabin, secure removed bolts D to the vehicle body using tape so that they do not stick out.

12. Pull up the dashboard in the direction shown in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure, then remove the guide pin.

13. Turn the dashboard 90° in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

14. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door or front passenger-side door opening.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Dashboard Installation Note
When installing the dashboard, if the position of the member junction is deviated, the bolts cannot be installed. Before installing the dashboard, align the member junction and bolts to the position shown in the figure.

Dashboard Disassembly/Assembly
Dashboard Under Cover Removal/InstallationLiftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Remove the fastener A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate side trim
in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clips B.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tabs C while pulling the
liftgate si ...
Active Command Modes Inspection [Instrument Cluster]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “IC”.
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform the acti ...
Liftgate Latch Switch
Purpose, Function
The switch turns on/off in conjunction with the rotation of the latch lever,
and it detects the open/closed condition of the liftgate by the voltage value
which is changed by the rear body control module (RBCM).
Construction
The switch is turned on/off by ...